Steve Forbes: What's Ahead
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In an uncertain and rapidly changing world, Steve Forbes sits down with today’s leading business and economic minds to give listeners a better grasp of what’s ahead, and shares his own perspectives on the day’s most pressing issues.
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Apr 4, 2025 • 4min
Spotlight: Here's What Must Be Done Now In The Aftermath Of The Tariff Shock
In the wake of recent tariff shocks, urgent actions are laid out for the U.S. economy. Key recommendations include implementing tax cuts and reducing tariffs to stabilize trade. The conversation also critiques the Federal Reserve's approach to inflation. Emphasis is placed on maintaining dollar stability to navigate these turbulent times successfully.
Apr 3, 2025 • 4min
Spotlight: Trump's New Executive Order Will Shake Federal Workforce To Its Core And Enormously Help The Country
The podcast dives into a transformative executive order by President Trump that aims to end collective bargaining for federal workers. It discusses the historical context and potential impacts on government unions and public services. The conversation emphasizes the need for Congress to support the Federal Workforce Freedom Act to solidify these changes. Listeners will find insights into how this bold move could reshape the federal workforce and benefit the country.
Apr 1, 2025 • 4min
Spotlight: Can Senate Republicans Save President Trump's Tax Cuts?
Steve Forbes warns that the GOP tax legislation, crucial to bolstering and improving the U.S. economy, is in deep peril—and explains how Senate Republicans can pull it back from the brink.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 28, 2025 • 3min
Spotlight: President Trump Is Right—We Should Junk The Debt Limit
Steve Forbes explains why President Trump is right to say it's time to get rid of the debt limit—and all the political drama and economic turmoil that comes with it—once and for all.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 26, 2025 • 4min
Spotlight: Parents Across The Country Should Be Warned About Illinois's New Education Scheme
Steve Forbes warns that Illinois's government has set its sights on homeschooling and unveiled new efforts to regulate and probe the educational decisions of parents—with penalties that could even lead to jail time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 21, 2025 • 4min
Spotlight: Warning To Trump Administration—Do Not Dismantle Voice Of America
Steve Forbes explains why the Trump Administration must not end Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and the Voice of America networks and thus surrender the U.S.'s crucial place in the global battle of ideas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 20, 2025 • 4min
Spotlight: Gold Has Hit $3,000 An Ounce—And The Fed Has No Clue The Trouble This Spells For The Economy
Steve Forbes explains why the high price of gold signals higher inflation to come—and warns that the Federal Reserve has no clue how to read these troubling signs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 18, 2025 • 4min
Spotlight: Why Trump's Goal Of Annexing Canada Would Actually Lead To The Canadian Takeover Of The U.S.
Steve Forbes explains why the U.S. "taking over" Canada would effectively lead to the reverse, resulting in the ultimate geopolitical self-own.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 14, 2025 • 4min
Spotlight: This Is How Putin Thinks He'll Outfox The U.S. In Ukraine Ceasefire Negotiations
Steve Forbes explains how Russian President Vladimir Putin thinks he can outfox the U.S. in negotiating a ceasefire with Ukraine, and what the Trump Administration must do to ensure that doesn't happen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mar 13, 2025 • 3min
Spotlight: These Are The Questions Jerome Powell Must Be Asked After Federal Reserve Board Meeting Next Week
Steve Forbes offers some key questions that Fed Chair Jerome Powell should be asked after next week's Federal Reserve Board meeting.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
